Shirleysburg, Pennsylvania

About Shirleysburg

Shirleysburg, PA is a tiny community located in central Pennsylvania, home to 134 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Shirleysburg is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.16 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 838 residents per square mile.

📰 Shirleysburg News Today

• Clark R. Wagner, Jr. Obituary (2026) - Shirleysburg, PA - Heath-Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services Legacy | Obituary · Oct 6
• 911: Afternoon blaze destroys commercial building in Shirleysburg WJAC · Mar 18
• Shirleysburg played role in America's saga huntingdondailynews.com · Apr 29
• William M. Brighton Obituary (2026) - Shirleysburg, PA - Heath-Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services Legacy | Obituary · Sep 13
• Shirleysburg, Pennsylvania Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 18

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What Makes Shirleysburg Unique

• The only place in America named Shirleysburg — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.16 sq mi.
• Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Shirleysburg

• The Hidd'n Valley Restaurant

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